Getting Started

I already had all my supplies on hand (I love NOT having to buy anything for a craft project). The Plaster of Paris was $8.00 at JoAnns, but I used my “Handy Dandy” 40% off coupon to get it even cheaper!!

My finishing wax is not shown in the picture, but it’s a MUST for this project!

Step 1 – Mix Your Chalk Paint

I poured my paint in a plastic cup about half way full. Then, I added 4 teaspoonsof Plaster of Paris. You don’t need much of this (especially for a project this small).

I’ve made the mistake before and added 4 tablespoons and it was WAY too thick…you want it smooth. If it’s too thick, then you can add a little water to thin it out.

I made the clothespins by gluing tacks to the back and covering them with washi tape.

These push pins were made out of buttons I had. Just glue tacks to the back of these as well.

This was one of those projects that came out of nowhere! That MORNING I was taking a damaged cork board out of my kids’ room, and that EVENING, I had a beautiful new mood board to start adding my craft inspirations on.